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FOR COLORED GIRLS Anniversary Concert and More Set for Lincoln Center 2026 American Songbook Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2025

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts will present the return of the American Songbook series with a new season curated by producer, creative director, and Lincoln Center Artist-in-Residence Clint Ramos.

Khaila Wilcoxon and Laura Benanti Will Lead Concert Performance of New Musical SPIRAL BOUND
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2025

A free concert presentation of the new musical Spiral Bound will be held at Lincoln Center next month. The evening will feature Miranda Ferriss Jones, Khaila Wilcoxon, Laura Benanti, guest artists from Sands PACE, and a band of Broadway musicians.

HAMILTON and Ron Chernow Receive National Constitution Center's 37th Annual Liberty Medal
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 18, 2025

The National Constitution Center hosted its 2025 Liberty Medal ceremony celebrating Hamilton and historian Ron Chernow, whose biography of Alexander Hamilton inspired the cultural phenomenon that continues to shape how Americans connect with the nation's founding story.

Lincoln Center For The Performing Arts Kicks Off Its 25-26 Season This September
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 22, 2025

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts launches its 2025–26 season this September with a wide array of free and Choose-What-You-Pay events designed to welcome diverse audiences back to its campus.

Lincoln Center Reveals 25/26 Season Featuring Jeanine Tesori as Visionary Artist
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2025

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts has revealed its 25/26 season of programming, running September 2025 through May 2026. See full programming here!

William Hooker Returns to Governors Island to Perform Jazz
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2025

An afternoon of experimental jazz with William Hooker is coming to Governors Island. Enjoy a Historic Nolan Park is the oldest 'neighborhood' on Governors Island with military houses dating back to the mid-19th century.

Programming Revealed for Shanghai Day At Lincoln Center's Summer For The City
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 10, 2025

Center for the China Shanghai International Arts Festival revealed the lineup for Shanghai Day at Lincoln Center's Summer for the City festival. Learn more!

HAMILTON and Ron Chernow to Receive National Constitution Center’s 37th Annual Liberty Medal
by Stephi Wild - Jul 1, 2025

The National Constitution Center will award its 37th annual Liberty Medal to the Broadway hit Hamilton, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, and the historian and biographer Ron Chernow, whose book inspired the musical.

YoungArts Names Katerina McCrimmon as The Ashley Longshore Excellence in the Arts Award Recipient
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 26, 2025

YoungArts has revealed that Katerina McCrimmon (2016 YoungArts Winner in Theater & U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts) has been selected as the 2025 recipient of The Ashley Longshore Excellence in the Arts Award. Learn more!

Lincoln Center to Present The 2025 BAAND Together Dance Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2025

Five of NYC's most iconic dance companies-Ballet Hispánico, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater,American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet, and Dance Theatre of Harlem- will join the BAAND Together Dance Festival.

2025 JAZZTOPAD FESTIVAL Begins In NYC This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2025

The paradigm-shifting Polish festival Jazztopad returns to New York City for its ninth edition from June 13–18, 2025, continuing its mission of building bridges between the most adventurous voices in contemporary improvised music.

Following Trump Takeover Kennedy Center Subscription Sales Drop 36%
by Joshua Wright - Jun 3, 2025

Kennedy Center subscription sales fall 36% compared to 2023, with theater revenue dropping 82%. The decline follows President Donald Trump’s appointment as board chair and Richard Grenell as president.

Yo-Yo Ma & More To Skip Kennedy Center Following Washington Performing Arts Exit This Season
by Joshua Wright - May 22, 2025

Washington Performing Arts will not use the Kennedy Center for its 2025-2026 season. Instead, major artists including Yo-Yo Ma, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and Midori will perform at alternate venues like Strathmore and Sixth & I. The decision follows recent shifts in Kennedy Center leadership and programming.

Hannah Cruz, Shoba Narayan, Casey Likes and More to Star in PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK at Lincoln Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 7, 2025

The cast and creative team has been revealed for the concert performance of PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK at Lincoln Center's David Rubenstein Atrium. See who is starring and learn how to attend.

BACKBONE New York Premiere and More Set for May at Lincoln Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 28, 2025

May at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts will feature the New York premiere of Backbone, and more. See the full lineup here and learn how to attend upcoming events!

Poland's Jazztopad Festival To Return To Manhattan & Brooklyn
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2025

The Polish festival Jazztopad will return to New York City for its ninth edition, continuing its mission of building bridges between the most adventurous voices in contemporary improvised music.

Photos: Lincoln Center’s Create-athon: Building a Boat With Clint Ramos
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 9, 2025

On Sunday, April 6, Lincoln Center presented Create-athon: Building a Boat with Clint Ramos in  the David Rubenstein Atrium. See photos from the event here. 

EPIC Players Theatre Comes to Lincoln Center’s Big Umbrella Festival
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2025

EPIC Players Theatre, New York's Premiere Neurodiverse Theater Company, offers a sample of the 2025 EPIC Season in the Big Umbrella Festival. Learn more here!

April at Lincoln Center to Feature Create-athon with Clint Ramos and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2025

Next month at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, they're presenting  a wide array of FREE and Choose-What-You-Pay events. See the full programming here! 

Curtains Fall at the Kennedy Center: What Is Trump Doing and Why?
by Rachel Schmaier - Mar 12, 2025

The recent upheaval at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, following President Donald Trump's self-appointment as chairman, has sent shockwaves through the arts community. This unprecedented move has led to significant administrative changes, program cancellations, and a broader debate about the intersection of politics and cultural institutions.